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Baby goats found inside trunk of stolen car after officers hear suspicious noise
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Heidi Schmidt , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident, including the condition of the baby goats, are available from the Kansas City Police Department and local news sources.
In a surprising incident in Kansas City, Missouri, police recovered a pair of baby goats from the trunk of a stolen vehicle. The discovery was made after an officer heard suspicious noises coming from the trunk. The officer initially thought the sounds were a ringtone, but the suspect revealed that the noises were actually made by live goats inside the trunk.
Upon investigation, officers found two baby goats, which were then removed and turned over to a local animal care organization. Further details about the incident, including the condition of the baby goats, are available from the Kansas City Police Department and local news sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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